Super Bowl Sunday Healthy Snack Ideas

Hello Friends!!!

Josh has been SuperBusy gearing up for some of his clients for SuperBowl Sunday.  For us this means it is SuperBowl Snack Time! :)  You do not have to go rogue or get off the diet plan that you are in order to take part in celebrations. Josh posted last week about preparing yourself for these type of gatherings.

I hope that you enjoy the recipes we found on fitsugar.com and they were posted by our friend Michele Foley. These healthy recipes are sure to have you scoring the touch down with your family. Have a great weekend! 

Oh Josh wanted me to let you guys know that he is down .4lbs he only has 3lbs to go to hit 20lbs lost!

Thanks,

Kelly

NUT BUTTER DIP

©Michele Foley Fitsugar.com 2012

Pick a fiber-filled fruit like an apple or pear to eat alongside a tablespoon or two of nut butter. The natural sugar of fruit won't have you crashing the same way a soda will, and the protein from the nut butter will help sustain your energy through the day.

FRUIT KEBABS

©Michele Foley Fitsugar.com 2012

You'll be shocked at how fast fruit kebabs disappear when put out on the table. Make them even more special by adding a blue agave cinnamon dip to the mix. (substitute maple syrup with blue agave)

To make your own fruit kebabs, get an assortment of different fruit and cut into bite-size pieces. After that, all that's left is to skewer! You can use standard kebab skewers to do so.

MANGO SHRIMP SKEWERS

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Food on a stick is always a smart choice for get-togethers. Hands stay clean, and the dish is easier to serve. Mango shrimp skewers are quick and easy to cook up and will keep guests coming back for more.

Recipe
1 pound of shrimp, deveined and shelled
1 flesh of a mango
1 teaspoon of cumin powder
1 jalapeno, seeded depending on your tastes
Salt to taste

Directions

1. Puree all the mango, cumin powder, and jalapeno in small blender or food processor.
2. Skewer the shrimp and cover with the half of the marinade. Allow the shrimp to marinade in the fridge for a half hour.
3. Cook until shrimp are pink in color and top with the rest of the marinade

Serves 4-6.

CUCUMBER RANCH DIP

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Rethink ranch dip by substituting Greek yogurt for sour cream and mayonnaise. Instead of the powdered spices and salt, quickly chop up some chives, parsley, and garlic for our cucumbers with ranch Greek yogurt dip. There is so much flavor packed in these fresh herbs; only a little salt is needed to satiate your palate. This dip will complement any raw vegetable, so be sure to try it on bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli florets.

Ingredients

1-2 cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
1 clove garlic, mashed into paste
1/2 bunch chives, thinly sliced
1/4 bunch flat-leaf Italian parsley, chopped
1 6-ounce container of strained Greek yogurt
Lemon juice to taste
Sea Salt to taste

Directions

1. To make garlic paste: chop garlic then add a generous pinch of coarse salt. Mash the garlic and salt mixture with the flat side of your knife.
2. Stir garlic paste, chives, parsley, and lemon juice to Greek yogurt until well combined. Sea Salt to taste.

My Latest Update

Wow!!! I have so missed blogging and hearing from all of my supporters.

Where to begin??

My friends and I had such a great time at the Chinese new year festivities here in Houston. There were so many exhibits to take part in and of course OH MY GOODNESS the food! There was so much of it... let me tell you one of my weaknesses is Chinese food! Anyone else?  I DID NOT GIVE IN!!!!

The day started off with us pre-packing our morning snacks, lunches and afternoon snacks. We have attended this event before and we knew that we better arm ourselves in the battle against fighting the CRAVE MONSTER!!!

We arrived at the festivities and almost immediately when opening the car door you were engulfed with the aroma... Getting into the vendor area was the biggest challenge yet!!! There was so many food stands, people walking around with the delicious delights, and a  variety of vendors on site to enlighten visitors with their culture. I am glad my friends were there supporting me in this challenge and made sure that I did not give in.

After the chinese festivities were over we all decided to go and catch the latest movie Extremely Loud, Incredibly Close. I was not mentally prepared for the movies and on arriving I broke protocol and got a regular popcorn no butter.. However, movie popcorn is loaded with unnatural salts and oils. Whether I had no butter or not the stuff was not the best thing for me to have...

Later in the evening after the movie was over we all decided to go and play cards which led me into craving the usual snacks when we have our game night... I fought off the snack cravings for as long as I could.  My break in protocol earlier to have popcorn led me to once again break protocol and have carrots with hummus.You may be thinking well thats not bad, however the plan I am following is a very strict plan to follow.. Those who are on this plan know that you can easily gain weight with going rogue...

I am happy to say that Sunday following the festivities, the movie night and the game night I am back on track with HCG. My weight started at 291 and as of today I weigh 274.6lbs. I have lost a total of 16.4lbs. I am so thankful for my mother, Shelia Hall.  She is a personal nutrition coach and has been routing for me before I even began. Presently Shelia is gearing up for her month long boot camp series. You can find out more about this program by visiting her site at www.facebook.com/bootcampcrosby

With the guidance of my mom who is an amazing personal nutrition coach, I am following the book written by Sonia E Russell HCG Diet 800 Calorie Protocol. You can pick up your copy at www.hcgdoctorsgroup.com I really suggest you invest in yourself with time and study before starting any diet plan. You can also follow Sonia at www.facebook.com/inchesadmin

Soo much has happened since Saturday. My amazing life has not stopped. I am preparing a SuperBowl Blog that will be posted tomorrow. You don't have to pay on game day! We will  have some amazing recipes provided by fellow HCG dieters and supporters within this program.

Talk to you guys soon!!!

Josh